Lyrics
Toy soldiers in the attic left there in dust
Toy soldiers left in the attic covered in dust, forgotten.
Their faces melted to bullets
The faces of the toy soldiers have melted, symbolizing the passage of time or the impact of war.
An old uniform covered in gold and stories are told about a man so bold
An old uniform, rich in history, represents a man of courage and daring deeds.
He was lost at sea on his knees begging please take me home to where I belong
A man, possibly the one associated with the uniform, is lost at sea, pleading to return home.
To where I belong
A longing to return home, expressing a desire for belonging.
Black suits and ties at the funeral he lies and family sat and cried
A funeral scene with black suits and ties, where family mourns the loss.
Day and night the navy unites and bow their heads down
The navy pays respect, bowing their heads in honor.
They pray that one day he will return unexpectedly
A prayer for the unexpected return of the lost one.
And everyone will be happy to see him again
Hopes for joy when the lost one comes back.
Because that's where he belongs
Reiterating the idea that the person belongs at home.
That's where he belongs
Repetition emphasizing the sense of belonging.
A remnant of past
A remnant of the past, possibly the memories associated with the uniformed man.
We sit back and laugh
Reflecting on past memories, finding humor or solace in them.
As memories act as photographs
Memories are likened to photographs, capturing moments in time.
Mom flips through the pages
Mom flips through pages, suggesting a journey through the family's history.
Thought you've been gone for ages
The person has been absent for a long time, possibly due to war.
Your brother, your sister
References to family members who miss the absent person.
You're father that kissed you to bed
A sentimental image of a father kissing the person to bed.
Wish you the best
A wish for the best and a desire for the turmoil to end.
And want this mess to come to an end
An earnest desire for resolution and peace.
When the lights go on again
A glimpse into a future time when lights come on again after a dark period.
Rain or snow will fall instead
Regardless of weather conditions, life goes on, and challenges are faced.
Bombs and all the fighter jets
Mentions of war-related elements such as bombs and fighter jets.
No more threats to the London bridge
A vision of a safer future with no threats to iconic structures like the London Bridge.
Toy soldiers in the attic left there in dust
Repetition of the image of toy soldiers abandoned in the attic.
Their faces melted to bullets
Reiteration of the impact on the toy soldiers, emphasizing their faces melting into bullets.
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